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By Andrew Flusche

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Last Entry: February 18, 2011 at 22:57:54

Starbucks Does Offer Value

Posted on February 17, 2009
A good friend sent an interesting article to me today: Can Starbucks Really Offer ‘Value’ With a Straight Face?. Yes. Starbucks can offer value. A few days ago, I had a couple hours to kill while waiting for my client’s case at traffic court...

Most Expensive Lawsuits

Posted on February 15, 2009
Andrew’s Note: This post was sponsored by Lawsuit Funding. Lawyers know that lawsuits can be incredibly expensive. If you’ve ever been on either side of a big lawsuit, you know first hand that costs can easily skyrocket. Let’s look at some of the world’s most expensive lawsuits...

Law Firm Productivity with Remember the Milk

Posted on February 14, 2009
As lawyers we have tons of tasks and deadlines to keep tabs on. We have to do something today for Client A, be sure we don’t miss Client B’s hearing tomorrow, and remember that Client C still hasn’t returned a call. Fortunately, Remember the Milk can track everything for us...

Is Pay-Per-Click Advertising Worth It?

Posted on February 11, 2009
Editor’s Note: This guest post was written and sponsored by Sequoia Legal Marketing. Nearly 80% of the top 100 most expensive keywords using Google AdWords are legal related; all of which are over $43 PER CLICK. Using industry averages for bounce rate (they visit your homepage, but go no further before leaving) and conversion [...

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A Perfect Offline Activity - Thank You Notes

Posted on February 10, 2009
Do you ever have some time to kill when you don’t have a computer with you? I’ve found the perfect activity! Write your thank you notes! I spend a lot of time at courthouses, waiting for my clients’ cases. I can bring my laptop to some courthouses and work on it while I’m waiting...

Personal Injury Lawyer Website

Posted on January 25, 2009
I’m always glad to see attorneys who understand internet marketing. These days, there is no substitute for a good website that incorporates a blog, video, and testimonials. Art Majleesi is one of those attorneys. Art is a personal injury attorney in California who runs a fairly comprehensive website...

Tax Deductions - The Home Office Deduction

Posted on January 20, 2009
It’s important to take all your legal tax deductions to get the biggest possible tax refund. If you are self-employed, this is even more critical. Here is a quick primer on an elusive area of tax preparation: the home office deduction. There are a variety of factors you must meet to claim a [...

Finding Lawsuit Funding

Posted on January 13, 2009
It’s no secret that lawsuits cost money. You can’t expect to litigate a case of any significant value without spending thousands of dollars in expenses and legal fees. Of course, a victory in court should hopefully pay back everything that was outlaid and provide compensation for the injured...

Maximize Your Tax Refund in 6 Steps

Posted on January 01, 2009
It’s now 2009, so another tax season is upon us. This doesn’t have to be a sad time of the year. Follow these easy steps to maximize your refund! File early We’ll start off with an easy tip that isn’t really about the size of your refund...

Referral Marketing Books Reviewed and Rated

Posted on December 20, 2008
As a business owner, I#8217;ve been trying to build my base of incoming referrals. I get very few clients from referrals, and I want to change that! Referral marketing is a basic way of building business that#8217;s all about word of mouth. But true referral marketing uses a system to consistently obtain referrals...

Christmas Gifts for Men - Or, Andrew?s Wish List

Posted on November 26, 2008
I’m a man. And I’m hard to shop for. My dad was hard to shop for as well. I think it’s something many of us men have in common. Here are my ideas of Christmas gifts for men, otherwise known as “Andrew’s wish list.” Indy! Show me a man who isn’t a fan of Indiana [...

Too Many Faces on Your Website

Posted on November 15, 2008
I’m a fan of personalizing websites with images of the author. And images of people generally help us to connect better. We’re drawn to people like us, and there’s no way to do that quite like photographs. But it’s possible to have too much of a good thing...

Alternative Office Space in Fredericksburg - Coworking at Business Playce

Posted on November 15, 2008
My law firm operates out of my home office. But I needed a professional place to meet clients, and sometimes home gets old. And boring. No longer! Fredericksburg, Virginia now has a coworking facility. It’s called Business Playce. Coworking provides an informal office space where you can work, meet clients, and chat with other professionals...

Legal Jobs Around the Country

Posted on November 05, 2008
If you’re looking for a legal or law-related job, you might want to check out Legal Jobs America. This is an interesting site that aggregates attorney and law-firm support jobs from around the country. Legal Jobs America allows you to browse legal jobs by job title, city, state, or company...

Contract for Legal Services vs. Client Plan

Posted on October 19, 2008
I think it scares my clients when I ask them to sign a contract with me. Especially when they’re coming to me because they were just burned in a contract with someone else. It’s partly my fault. My previous contract was proudly titled: Contract for Legal Services...

Dress to Impress with Custom Suits

Posted on October 17, 2008
As a lawyer, I have to wear suits. I typically have mixed feelings about men’s suits. They do look professional, but they are also expensive to own and wear. The biggest suit problem I have is my size. I’m tall and skinny. When I go to a suit store, the jackets that [...

Print Postage Online - In Your Pajamas!

Posted on October 09, 2008
Don’t you hate going to the post office? The lines are long, the building is dingy, and there’s never enough parking. I’m now a proud endicia user! I can print whatever postage I need, right from my desk. It’s already saving me time and money...

Business Card Idea - Keep It Simple

Posted on October 01, 2008
Every so often I come across a business card idea that I love. The above card is one of those. Sure, this playing card business card is tacky. But it’s memorable. And for some professions, it just might do the trick. With the right person behind the card, I think it would [...

Nobody Searches for ?Blog?

Posted on September 23, 2008
This post is focused on lawyer marketing, but the same techniques and logic should apply to anyone. Here’s an SEO tip: nobody searches for the word “blog.” That’s an exaggeration, but let me explain… If I’m trying to optimize my law practice website (or blog) for searchers, I have to know what they search for...

25 Unique Christmas Gifts Under $25

Posted on September 21, 2008
Can you believe that it’s almost October? Before you know it, the Christmas season will be upon us. There will be rushing and frenzy to find the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. I love Christmas, and it’s certainly a wonderful religious celebration...

Want to Sell Books Online?

Posted on September 18, 2008
I write a lot about books. Buying and selling. There are lots of posts here on the subject: maximizing your cash, the basic process, getting the best price, buying cheap books, buying more cheap books. Today I’m taking a detour to highlight a single online book site: Sell Back Your Book...

Turning Your Virginia Lemon into Lemonade

Posted on September 16, 2008
This is a guest post by Sergei Lemberg, a lemon law attorney. Go check out his great blog or his lemon meter. If you?ve ever bought a new car, you know what a rush it is. There?s the new car smell, the feeling of power as you hit the accelerator, and the peace of mind [...

Are Presence Indicators Really Being Present?

Posted on September 12, 2008
A recent article by Web Worker Daily really got me thinking. The article talks about Twitter as a presence indicator. With all the distractions that these programs and services provide, are we really being present? Are we being mindful, in touch equally with our rational and emotional minds? I don’t see how...

What Business Entity Should You Pick? [webinar]

Posted on September 12, 2008
I’m holding another webinar! If you’re a business owner (or want to own a business), you need to attend this one. It covers the important differences between limited liability business choices. LLC, INC, S CORP, oh my! The webinar is on September 18 at 3pm Eastern...

Help a Good Cause - Train for Humanity

Posted on September 09, 2008
Behold, the power of blogs! Leo Babauta, Mark Hayward, and Dan Clements are racing to make a difference! They’re the pilot athletes in a new humanitarian nonprofit that I’m helping with: Train for Humanity. Here’s the skinny: Leo, Mark, and Dan are all training for endurance events (marathons and triathlons)...

Overtime Laws - Your Right to Overtime Pay

Posted on September 08, 2008
Hourly employees always want to know about their rights to a lunch break. Heck, lunch is important to me too! But what about overtime laws? Employees definitely want to know about overtime labor laws as well. Is overtime required? Do salary employees get overtime? What are the regulations? This article should answer [...

Twitter Kills Productivity, or Does It?

Posted on September 07, 2008
I’m on Twitter (aflusche). Are you? But I think it’s killing my productivity. Twitter is one more distraction to deal with in our already busy world. Yes, I understand the point of Twitter. We can all communicate a bit easier. We can meet new people...

LexisNexis Apologizes for Bad Link Tactics

Posted on September 07, 2008
A week ago, I gave LexisNexis the biggest jerk award. Basically, they ticked me off with what I consider impolite link building strategies. It took a little while, but LexisNexis responded. The Senior Director of Traffic & Alliances posted a blog comment...

Exclusive Legal Tips and Discounts via Email

Posted on September 06, 2008
I’ve been publishing Legal Andrew for over two years now. It’s time to expand. Instead of just writing on the blog, I’m now sending legal and productivity tips via email. Woohoo! You can quickly subscribe here or use the form directly below this post (or in the sidebar)...

Exclusive Alcohol and Drug Treatment Clinic

Posted on August 31, 2008
Drug and alcohol addictions are serious. If you have a loved one who is suffering from some type of addiction like this, you might consider alcohol rehabilitation or drug rehabilitation at Cliffside Malibu. Cliffside Malibu is an interesting program that seems to provide a comprehensive, holistic treatment for serious addictions...

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